Assistant Director of Student Engagement

• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary:
  Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Standard
  
  Work Schedule:
• Building:
• Salary Range: $67,300 - $69,000 Annually

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Undergraduate Student Life (USL) fosters student growth, belonging, leadership, and community beyond the classroom for students across Columbia College and the Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science. Through advising, mentorship, co-curricular engagement, leadership development, traditions, and community‑based experiences, USL supports students in navigating their academic journey while building the skills, relationships, and sense of purpose that shape their lives during and beyond Columbia.

The Assistant Director (AD) reports to a Director in Student Engagement (SE) and serves as a key leader within Undergraduate Student Life. Working closely with SE and campus partners, the AD provides leadership for the development, support, and advising of undergraduate student clubs and organizations across Columbia College and SEAS, including organizations focused on advocacy and activism, engineering, performing arts, publications, cultural identity, community service, and special interests, among others.

The incumbent will play a central role in strengthening the student organization ecosystem through leadership development, organizational advising, training, risk management education, conflict navigation, student leader coaching, and the creation of developmental learning experiences that support student growth, community engagement, and belonging. The AD will design and facilitate workshops, conferences, retreats, trainings, and leadership initiatives that help students develop skills in collaboration, communication, ethical leadership, organizational management, and navigating difference across a diverse campus community.

• Student Leadership Training, Development, and Assessment
  • Design, implement, and facilitate leadership development initiatives, workshops, retreats, trainings, and programs that support student involvement, learning, leadership, and community engagement.
  • Develop and facilitate trainings for student leaders, governing boards, councils, and organizations focused on leadership development, communication, collaboration, organizational management, inclusive community‑building, and navigating difference.
  • Support onboarding, training, and continuing development opportunities for student leaders across Student Engagement and Undergraduate Student Life.
  • Organize and facilitate retreats, leadership experiences, and workshops for student councils, governing boards, and student organizations.
  • Support the training and development of Graduate Assistants and student staff within Student Engagement.
  • Assess and evaluate student leadership programs, trainings, onboarding experiences, and developmental initiatives across Student Engagement and Undergraduate Student Life.
  • Participate in professional development opportunities and facilitation trainings connected to leadership development frameworks and student engagement practices.
  • Support elements of the New Student Orientation Program (NSOP) and other divisional initiatives as assigned.
• Clubs and Organizations Advising and Development
  • Develop strong advising relationships with undergraduate student leaders and organizations across Columbia College and SEAS, supporting a broad portfolio of clubs and organizations including advocacy and activist groups, engineering organizations, performing arts groups, publications, cultural organizations, and other student communities.
  • Provide developmental advising grounded in student development and leadership theory, supporting students in areas such as organizational leadership, group dynamics, event planning, conflict navigation,…